(WCHC) was
formed in 2006 and has members from many walks of life. The coalition sees
itself as a collaboration of people working within all segments of the community
to create a safe, caring, and drug-free community. It is the vision of the WCHC
that all residents—especially children and youth—are nurtured to achieve their
personal educational, and economic potential. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES The WCHC
has a variety of interesting projects and activities and is always looking for
youth and adult volunteers. If you can help in some way, please contact Paula
Ekstrom at 815-476-0434.
The mission of the Wilmington Coalition for a Healthy Community is to build a community free of substance abuse by effecting lasting, positive changes for the economic, social, spiritual and physical well-being of Wilmington’s children and adults.
The Wilmington Coalition for a Healthy Community envisions itself as an organization facilitating all
segments of the community(ies) working together to create a safe, caring, and drug-free community
where all residents especially children and youth—are nurtured to achieve their personal, educational,
and economic potential.
The coalition envisions a Wilmington area were:
Adults set good examples for youth, and each adult mentors at least one youth;
Residents work with families, the schools, churches, and other organizations to assure a quality education for all children and youth;
There are numerous mental health and substance abuse prevention, treatment, and recovery services locally available;
There are numerous and varied youth and family organizations and activities and a well-supported
youth center with varied programs, including sports, art and cultural events
Adults, youth, and children accept that crime prevention is everyone’s responsibility, and work cooperatively with the police in crime prevention;
Families are strongly supported by all segments of the communities and family involvement is high in those organizations such as churches, the public library, the schools, and civic organizations that help to build
strong family foundations.
Not sure where to turn for help? Need someone to talk to? Call: CRISIS LINE 815-476-6969 Wilmington Pastors Association HELP LINE
Area residents who need counseling or some other help, but don’t know where to turn,
can call the Pastors’ Help Line for assistance at: 815-274-7839 |